# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220132870020` · 10/14/2013 · C F Industries Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck by falling object
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** METAL COVERS & GUARDS
- **Nature of injury:** FRACTURE,CHIP
- **Body part:** HAND (NOT WRIST OR FINGERS)
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 8.42 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Stephen R  Wilson
- **Operator:** C F Industries Inc
- **Mine:** [0800903](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0800903)
## Narrative

employee cleaning tools & materials off bed of maint truck.  Emp bent over to pick up choker off ground, had hand resting on edge of storage box and lid  fell on his left hand, causing a fracture of the 3rd metacarpal of left hand.

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*Source: [MSHA Open Government Data](https://arlweb.msha.gov/OpenGovernmentData/) · AI Analytics · CC0 1.0*